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This padlet signposts you to practical and mental health support available nationally and in your local area

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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

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Together for Mental Wellbeing: Working alongside people on their journey towards better mental wellbeing and independent lives.

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Different Strokes | Stroke Charity Helping Younger Stroke Survivors

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Welcome to Different Strokes - a UK stroke charity providing a unique service to younger stroke survivors and information about stroke in young people.

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Am I a carer?

Becoming a carer can happen gradually or it may have been a sudden change in circumstances. We can support you.

Our Alert Card gives you the peace of mind that steps are taken to ensure the safety of the person you care for.

For information, advice and support, you can easily register with us and we'll be in touch.

We're here to support you and help make things easier where we can. There's a great deal of information and knowledge we have at Devon Carers, which we use to save you time and provide support tailored to your needs. The quickest and easiest way is for you to register with us. You can complete a full online registration by clicking here and you'll be sent a Welcome pack and Carers ID card within 2 weeks. If would like more information before registering then enter your name and email on the short form. We'll follow this up with an email to you. You can of course, ask a question via Live Chat 'ask' or call us on 03456 434 435.
If you are struggling with your caring role please get in touch with us straight away.

Carer Friendly Devon

Devon Carers are working with organisations and businesses across the county to raise awareness of unpaid carers and their contribution to their community.

Autumn Magazine

Read our latest Summer 2023 Magazine, which is packed full of carers stories, information and news. Click here to view it as a PDF.

If you'd like to read any of the previous magazines, please click here.

Free Online Support

There is a fantastic support through a Free CarersUK online resources, which are available via the Devon County Council website. All you need to do is visit the website link below and enter this code when required: DGTL8827

Latest Jobs

We are looking for passionate and motivated people to join our wonderful teams. Each role is unique, but everyone has the same drive and commitment to supporting others.

Carers Passport

Register with us to receive your Carers Passport. All adult carers of a person aged 18+ will receive a Carers Passport packed with useful information along with a personalised Carers ID card. Register with us today to receive yours.

Pinpoint

Find care and support services, residential homes, advice services, community groups, activity clubs, registered childcare, family support and much more across Devon on this website provided by Devon County Council.

the pod™

the pod™ is a safe online chat forum and social media app & website for unpaid carers. You can post comments, chat with other Carers and Health Professionals, watch videos. Keep informed and be supported 24/7.

Caring For Someone In Torbay

If the person you care for pays their council tax to Torbay Council, visit Torbay Carers Service here.

Caring For Someone In Plymouth?

If the person you care for pays their council tax to Plymouth Council, visit Caring For Carers here.

Information and advice

We provide information and advice that covers all aspects of caring, to help you care safely, confidently and effectively.

Our aim is to be the first place you turn to when you need help and support.

Register with us for Support & Information

You may need support now or sometime in the future. Over the phone, online or in the community, we have a fantastic team of people who are here for you.

Young carer that has cared since she was 5 graduates university

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Devon County Council Halt Consultation on Carers Support Services

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Devon County Council PPE Hubs closing at the end of January 2023

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Consider donating to Devon based charity instead of sending Christmas cards this year

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Young carer that has cared since she was 5 graduates university

A student who was a young carer and went to 11 schools has graduated from the University of Bristol. From... Find out more

Devon County Council Halt Consultation on Carers Support Services

Devon County Council have been running a public consultation on proposed funding reductions to Carers Support in Devon. They have... Find out more

Devon County Council PPE Hubs closing at the end of January 2023

Devon County Council will be closing its two PPE distribution hubs at the end of January 2023 after two years... Find out more

Consider donating to Devon based charity instead of sending Christmas cards this year

Devon Carers is a service delivered under Devon based charity, Westbank, and we are joining them in asking people to... Find out more

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Becoming a carer can happen gradually or it may have been a sudden change in circumstances. Devon Carers can support you.

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FND FrieNDs is a charity based in the South West of England promoting awareness and support for those who have a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder, as well as helping to encourage greater understanding within the medical profession of this fairly common but little understood condition.

This website is intended to provide information and support for those who have been given a diagnosis of FND and their friends, family and carers.

FND FrieNDS covers the South West of England and runs meet-ups, craft and holistic therapy sessions and other events in Gloucester, Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare, Yeovil, Salisbury, Taunton, Devon and Cornwall.

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FND FrieNDs is a charity based in the South West of England promoting awareness and support for those who have a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder, as well as helping to encourage greater understanding within the medical profession of this fairly common but little understood condition.

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We're the largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales and we help millions of people every year to strengthen the relationships that mean the most to them.

We have centres across England and Wales and a network of licensed local counsellors offering in counselling in person, over the phone and online. And if you're not quite ready to speak to anyone yet, we have loads of self-help resources to get you started on your journey.

Our services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples, family counselling, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy.

We are governed by a Board of Trustees, all of them volunteers, who are committed to helping everyone have healthy and happy relationships.

What we offer

We're here to help you make the most of your relationships -- past, present, or future. Whatever your circumstances, chances are we offer a version of support that works for you, including:

Counselling

We have a network of Relate Centres across England and Wales counselling and support, including:

We also offer 30 minute chats with a counsellor over the phone, or via chat or email, for when you have a specific pressing issue that you need to talk through.

Relationships require skills, and these can be learned and developed regardless of your age or experience. Our workshops can help you with your professional development, personal skills, and family life.

Prefer to work through things solo and at your own pace? We've got you covered. We have blogs, resources, book, and self-help tools for just about every relationship problem out there.

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The Talking Health Team at TALKWORKS work with people to help them manage the emotional difficulties that often go hand in hand with experiencing a long-term physical health condition. They are group of dedicated practitioners, experienced in working with people with a combination of physical and emotional health difficulties.

The Talking Health team use interventions based around Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people who may be experiencing low mood, stress, anxiety and/or difficulties managing or coping with their physical health condition.

The team can help people with a range of conditions including (but not limited to):

Diabetes

COPD and other respiratory conditions

Obesity

Heart conditions

Persistent pain

Fibromyalgia

Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME

Dermatological conditions

Gastrointestinal conditions and IBS

Kidney conditions

Rheumatological conditions

If you are living with a long term health condition and are looking for some support, get in touch with the team today by self-referring online or by calling 0300 555 3344.

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The Talking Health Team at TALKWORKS work with people to help them manage the emotional difficulties that often go hand in hand with experiencing a long-term physical health condition. They are group of dedicated practitioners, experienced in working with people with a combination of physical and emotional health difficulties.

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Age UK | The UK's leading charity helping every older person who needs us

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Age UK is the leading charity for older people. Visit Age UK today for help, information and advice or to see how you can donate or give support.